Chapter 5 - Bloodlines and Betrayals
Elena struggled to her feet, biting her lip so hard she drew blood to keep from screaming from the agony in her shoulder.
Mateo immediately stepped forward and offered her his arm, treating the bruised maid with the respect reserved for mafia royalty.
She walked slowly toward Vincent, her head bowed, terrified that the crossfire of this nightmare might still consume her.
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When she stopped two feet away from him, Vincent looked down at her battered shoulder and the cut across her temple.
He saw the torn apron, the stained black fabric
